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NFL adds 17th game to season, shortens preseason

The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and reducing the preseason to three games. Team owners on Tuesday approved the 17th game, marking the first time in 43 years the regular season has been increased. It went from 14 to 16 games in 1978. The Super Bowl now will move back a week to Feb. 13, which…

Baylor, Houston First Two Teams to Reach the Final Four

Baylor more than lived up to its top-seeded billing in the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, pulling away from No. 3 Arkansas early and then again the second the game got uncomfortably close. Baylor won 81-72. The Bears booked a spot in the Final Four come Saturday against No. 2 Houston, which had a much tougher time shaking free from 11th-seeded…

What the Tech? FTC Warns of Scam Involving COVID-19 Vaccine Surveys

As further proof that cyber-criminals will stop at nothing to scam you, the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about emails offering rewards for information about the COVID-19 vaccine. The emails offer rewards or prizes for participating in a survey that’s supposed to take a few minutes to complete. “Right now, we are offering a rewards program for adults who…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Bandcamp

One of the best things about smartphones is the ability to listen to music anywhere and everywhere. While Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and Amazon Music are the most popular streaming services they don’t pay a whole lot to the artists for playing their music. Just a fraction of a penny goes to the artist when someone streams their song. That…

40 Years Ago: President Reagan Shot in Washington, DC

President Ronald Reagan being shoved into the President’s limousine by secret service agents after being shot outside a Washington hotel Monday, March 30, 1981. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) It was 40 years ago today, March 30, 1981, that President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in Washington, DC, in an assassination attempt. The shooting was captured by TV cameras, which were…

Ivey: Alabama Face Mask Mandate Will End April 9 Despite Biden Request

A spokeswoman for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state’s mask mandate will end April 9 despite the president’s request for states to reinstate them. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Monday that we are moving towards personal responsibility and not government mandates. President Joe Biden and a top health official on Monday appealed for mask requirements and other restrictions to…

Rain/Storms Return; Frosty Friday Morning

RAIN/STORMS RETURN: Our winds become southerly today and moisture levels start to rise allowing clouds to increase ahead of an approaching cold front. A few showers and storms are possible across the state by the afternoon, highs today will be in the mid to upper 70s. Tomorrow, the cold front will move into Alabama bringing a band of showers and…

Montgomery Public Schools Returning to Face to Face Learning Next Week

Students are officially returning to face to face learning on Monday, April 5th. Roughly 7,000 students have submitted paperwork stating that they will be returning to the classroom. Even though face to face is coming back, the option for virtual learning is still in affect. MPS officials say they anticipate for the fall to be 100% face to face like…

Montgomery Sheriff’s Department Locate Man on Gibson Hills Road, Launch Death Investigation

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a death. Authorities located a man in the 900 block Gibson Hills Drive in Montgomery County. Police say this happened Monday afternoon. As of now they don’t think there was any foul play. The investigation into the death continues. Categories: News Tags: Gibson Hill Drive, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department